Are you guilty of putting stock in unimportant things? Do you have a habit that makes God roll His eyes? We are, after all, big weirdos, every single one of us. God knows and understands. He contends with our show tunes and lack of understanding, as long as we seek after Him. The Shelves I
Hiding My Hurt
We all struggle. Not one of us is perfect, but we sure do pretend we are. I have walked through dark times hiding my hurt behind the smile on my face. I bet you have too. We cannot help the people around us by perpetuating that behavior. So, how can we make a difference? Emotional
Meeting the Needs of Those Around Me
I met a duck last weekend. I drove a couple of hours south to help some family unpack at their new address. It turns out, the house came with a pre-installed duck. He belonged to the last family to live there. For reasons unknown, they left him behind. He remained with shelter, food, and water,
Choosing Direction
What brings you joy? I’m not speaking in a Marie Kondo “if it doesn’t spark joy get rid of it” sense. I am asking, what fills your sails? What do you enjoy whether rain or shine, daylight or dark, weekdays or Saturdays? I believe our answer to the question holds the key to choosing direction
Connection After It Rains
In the last week, I have used the phrase “showed up on my planet” a couple of times. I used it to portray the idea that there are lots of really great people who I do not know exist. Then, as if by magic, God drops them in my path… a lot like earthworms show